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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,098.60, 36,014.08 and 15,343.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,098.60, 36,014.08 and 15,343.91 is: 21,173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,098.60 : 36,014.08 = 15,343.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,098.60/36,014.08 = 15,343.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,098.60x = 36,014.08 × 15,343.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,098.60x = 552,596,872.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,596,872.71/26,098.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,173.43

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